NVH Engineer, Sound Package

Role details

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a motivated NVH Engineer with a strong understanding of sound package design to support our vehicle development efforts. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining high NVH performance standards for sound packages, including insulators, absorbers, and other related materials. You will apply your expertise from high-level system layouts to detailed design considerations, driving improvements in NVH performance through creativity and analytical problem-solving.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop prototype parts to evaluate NVH impacts
• Optimize sound package designs to meet performance targets
• Innovate next-generation lightweight sound packages using advanced materials, including metamaterials
• Develop comprehensive test guidelines based on specifications
• Collaborate with various business stakeholders to identify challenges and translate them into actionable data projects

What You'll Bring

• Ability to apply analytical skills and creativity to solve complex NVH challenges
• Strong engineering fundamentals, with the capability to perform hand calculations for rapid decision-making and validation of simulation/test results
• Proficient in evaluating designs at a system level and developing effective metrics for decision-making
• Degree in Mechanical, Material, Acoustic, Aero Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with NVH material testing standards
• Experience in metamaterial development
• Proficient in testing methodologies, including FRF, sound intensity, absorption, TL, modal analysis, transfer path analysis (TPA), and panel contribution analysis
• Experience with CAE simulation tools (e.g., Actran FEM, VSEA, Optistruct, Alphacell)
• Familiarity with NVH test equipment such as impact hammer, shaker, PU probe, acoustic camera, impedance tubes, anechoic chambers, alpha cabin, ELWIS, accelerometers, and microphones
• Knowledge of Siemens Testlab software for data acquisition and post-processing

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$112,000 - $228,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.